Body found in field near Bush airport, police say

Houston police detectives are trying to determine why a man’s body was burned and left in a field near Bush Intercontinental Airport.

A motorist spotted the body of an apparent 17-to-30-year-old man about 1 p.m. Monday after stopping for a moment along the 20900 block of Birnam Wood. The body was in the bushes, Houston police said.

“It appears the body has been burned and dumped at this location,” said Sgt. Ryan Chandler, of the Houston police homicide division.

Police said there is little traffic in the area where the body was discovered.

A caller reported a fire in the general area Monday morning but did not give an exact address. Houston firefighters looked in the area but didn’t find anything. HPD detectives believe the call may have been connected to their homicide investigation.

An autopsy has been ordered to determine the person’s identity and cause of death. Police are still gathering clues and evidence about the case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.